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- A transmission (a.k.a. a gearbox) is a way to change the way the engine's or motor's power is used. Basically, the driveshaft connects the engine to the gearbox, and then another driveshaft connects the gearbox to the wheels. Inside a transmission, a series of gears change rpms into torques and vise verse. For more on transmissions, Google 'how stuff works transmissions'.
- An engine is a machine that takes the energy in a chemical (like gasoline) and turns it into mechanical energy (the stuff you need to move your car). The ICE, internal combustion engine, is the most common type of engine. The engine is sometimes referred to as the 'heart' of a car. It is where the power, measured in HP, is created. Again, more is available on howstuffworks.com
- A motor is a similar to an engine because it creates mechanical energy, but it uses electricity instead of chemical energy. Most electric cars have motors.
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Is there a difference between engine oil and motor oil?
no
Why does water or coolant leak from between the motor and transmission on a 1995 3.8 wind-star engine?
coolant leak between motor and transmission indicates you have a leaky freeze plug in the rear of the engine block
What is the difference between parallel hybrid and series hybrid cars?
Parallel hybrid has a fuel tank,which supplies power to an electronic motor. Both the engine and the electronic motor can turn to transmission at the same time,and the transmission then turns to the wheels. Series hybrid- the gasoline engine turns a generator,and the generator can either charge the batteries or power an electric motor that drives transmission.
What is the difference between a series hybrid and parallel hybrid?
Parallel hybrid has a fuel tank,which supplies power to an electronic motor. Both the engine and the electronic motor can turn to transmission at the same time,and the transmission then turns to the wheels. Series hybrid- the gasoline engine turns a generator,and the generator can either charge the batteries or power an electric motor that drives transmission.
Is there a difference between the oil in the motor and the transmission?
Crankcase or motor oil is thicker than transmission oil. That's one difference, there may be more (other than color)
What is the difference between a v6 4.2 transmission and motor and a v8 5.4 transmission and motor?
2 cylinders and 1.2 liters. And probably a lot of zoom!
Where is fluid leaking from when leaking from between motor and transmission?
Rear main engine seal or front transmission seals
Are there freeze plugs between the motor transmission on a dodge 3.9l engine?
Yes there are 2
What is the difference between a Chevy 305 and a 327 motor?
the biggest difference is obviously the stroke and bore of the engine and the size of the engine
How many motor mounts are in a 2007 dodge caravan?
Between the engine and transmission there are four mounts.
Is there a difference between a Chevy 350 motor and a Chevy 350 motor in a 2500 series truck?
No difference in the engine. It is all in the trans and the rearend
What could cause coolant to pour from the back of the Jeep engine I6?
Freeze plug at the rear of the motor. Between the transmission and the motor.
